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Recap / The Goldbergs S 1 E 5 The Ring

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A Plot: While cleaning out the garage, Erica, Barry, and Adam discover a box full of love letters written by Murray to a woman named Anita, his first love. Beverly finds out and learns that her engagement ring is the same one Murray gave to his ex-fiancée.

B Plot: Adam falls for the girl next door, his cute neighbor Dana Caldwell, and turns to Pops for advice.


  • Literal-Minded: When Adam tells Murray he's also having love problems, Murray replies with "tell me about it". Adam actually does try to explain before Murray clarifies it.
  • "Not Making This Up" Disclaimer: The episode ends with the reveal that the real life Beverly did in fact got a used ring (and even still wears it today).
  • The Scrooge: When confronted, Murray states that he reused the ring, ignoring the emotional implications, because it was incredibly expensive and he couldn't return it.
  • Shout-Out: Adam finds inspiration in the romantic comedy Say Anything..., and holds up a boombox outside Dana's window to woo her, just like the character in the movie did. However, this does not go well.
  • With This Ring: The A Plot centers around Beverly learning her ring was used, arguing for a new one, and then settling for the pre-owned ring after Murray shows his love.

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